Adopting a cat is the way to go, especially since June is adopt-a-cat month. However, a cat is a long term commitment and there are some things you can should consider before you bring a kitty home as your pet. 1. Do you have time to commit to a new cat? Do you work full time or travel frequently? Many animal shelters recommend a pair of cats as pets so they can keep eachother company while you are away. If you are not home enough to adopt a cat, most rescues will tell you ri

Originally from Europe and Asia, minty, lemony catnip has long been associated with cats. Research shows that cats big and small adore this member of the mint family. Catnip's allure is in it's oil, nepetalactone, which is found in catnip's leaves, stems, and seeds. Whether your kitty's response is aggressive playfulness or mellow and calm relaxation, once the pleasure passes it will be about two hours before a cat can respond again to catnip. Because cats respond to catnip,

Companion felines have unique personalities, and some are more outgoing than others. If a cat is calm and friendly with his/her family, but not with others, it is because he/she didn't have enough experience meeting new people as a kitten. A cat must have frequent opportunities to meet new people, especially between the ages of 2-7 weeks. The best way to make sure your kitten is social is to give him or her lots of chances to meet new people of different ages, sizes, and gend